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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1907
Page
2
The court case amid a city graft controversy shows judges doubting intentional wrongdoing by several councilmen accused of taking unauthorized fees. The press defense frames the issue as political retaliation and cautions against assuming guilt without full evidence.
The text alleges covert moves to seat a Roosevelt successor through campaign clashes and press influence. Names and precise details are garbled as an OCR fragment, but the piece hints at manipulative talks among newspaper men to shape the 1944 presidential nomination against Taft and Roosevelt era figures.
The piece discusses Roosevelt’s push against corporate power and his stance on reforming major railroads, with Taft praised for work and integrity. It outlines plans for a government audited inventory of interstate railroads, to be conducted by independent experts, to curb overcapitalization and enforce laws, while noting railroad resistance and potential impacts on the public and economy.
An Interstate Commerce Court hearing on Hartman case reveals dispute between Harrison and government counsel about federal control over railroad rates. Judge Lovett criticizes expanding federal power while Kellogg argues for preventing private rail lines from hampering commerce and safety.
An unusual and garbled article fragment describes copper ore samples from Hart district and nearby towns. It references Brey cre-er copper, sample collection to ensure large rewalls, and a dated note about local deposits and a growing value. Details are unclear due to OCR-style corruption.
Thirteen cast members are moved by special train from Hutte jesteventos to Salt Lake. The train carries two baggage cars and five coaches with 169 people aboard. Mme Nordica and other soloists travel in private cars Plymouth Rock and Grummere, arriving before the company rests at hotels after the Oregon Short Line purchase. The Salt Lake theater hosts La Doheme tonight with Nordica and Nielsen. Friday's show features Nordica in her Utah debut.
Gall Lake April 14. V Blewart, telegraph operator, was sentenced to one year in a county prison. He obtained money by posing as an agent of the Oregon Short Line and using a forged telegram to secure transportation to Salt Lake, then fled toward American City before arrest. Stewart admitted to the crime and pleaded for leniency.
Balt Late and Robert McEwan wed Saturday in Salt Lake City court. The bride Sours was 17, her father objected then relented after a prolonged family dispute. Officer held the groom overnight as the ceremony followed amid custody and parental resistance.
Bull Lake April 14 Alterig Cater Imprincement Willem Thortton sues A O Jacobsen and Mined Pautich of Alta to recover 15009. In court he claims four days in county jail and $29 per attorney. Tharmton arrested by Pautich on complaint. case scheduled for July 2, 1$6, with later actions.
Clawson plans an inspection of souks in the Balt Lake region amid a legal push to align operations. The writ of oat and related powers are invoked to examine company benches and ensure proper oversight of trade practices.
In a public event before about 200 attendees, the cornerstone for a new provo church was laid with Masonic ceremony led by Grand Master W I Barrette and Rev G Townshend. The casket included a New Testament and community memorabilia as drums sounded and a Salt Lake contingent joined the parade to the site on Sepone North street.
A Sunday service led by Apostle Heber J. Grant at the Gabiky church ended suddenly due to a vocal breakdown. The speaker urged expansion of church defenses and warned that God’s spirit would pour out and justify progress as humanity moved forward despite perceived persecutions.
A fragmentary reflection on faith, divine guidance, and reform within the Latter Day Saint movement. It cites belief in God, revelation, and the priesthood, urging true worship, devotion, and the spiritual awakening of members, while noting tithes and church leadership shaping practice.
Fragmentary notes describe a local labor dispute decision and upcoming vote counts. References to offices, officials, and proposed terms appear amid garbled OCR text. The article mentions ballots, counting, and a possible Tuesday result in an informal city context.
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